Novel method and device for positioning patients for dental imaging

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-01-28
MAH JAMES
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However, current methods for capturing radiographic images either do not offer specific aids to properly position a patient's head, or emp

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[0012]The following will describe, in detail, several preferred embodiments of the present invention. These embodiments are provided by way of explanation only, and thus, should not unduly restrict the scope of the invention. In fact, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate upon reading the present specification and viewing the present drawings that the invention teaches many variations and modifications, and that numerous variations of the invention may be employed, used and made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.

[0013]According to certain embodiments of the present invention, methods for positioning a patient's head prior to radiographic analysis for orthodontic and dental applications are provided. The methods generally comprise temporarily disposing a device in a patient's mouth, and having the patient bite down on the device to hold the device therein, while the radiographic image is captured. A non-limiting example of the device is shown i...

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The present invention relates to methods and devices for positioning a patient's head prior to radiographic analysis for orthodontic and dental applications. According to certain embodiments of the invention, such methods comprise disposing a device in the patient's mouth and having the patient bite down on the device. The device used in such methods includes a planar radiolucent material having a mouthpiece in the center portion thereof, which is adjacent to a first concave contour that approximates the patient's left cheek and a second concave contour that approximates the patient's right cheek. The device used in such methods further comprises an outer horizontal edge that extends outwards from the patient's mouth, which is aligned with the patient's occlusal plane. According to certain embodiments, such methods further comprise taking measurements for dental or orthodontic applications relative to the patient's occlusal plane.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The field of the present invention relates to methods and devices for positioning a patient's head prior to radiographic analysis for orthodontic and dental applications.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The introduction of radiographic imaging has led to a multitude of clinical applications across all dental disciplines. The importance of properly positioning a patient's head prior to capturing a radiographic image has been well documented. However, current methods for capturing radiographic images either do not offer specific aids to properly position a patient's head, or employ devices that are ineffective for proper head positioning. For example, some currently-practiced methods involve the use of a bite peg onto which the patient's front teeth bite, or a chin cup onto which a patient will rest his or her chin.[0003]These currently-practiced methods fail to consider a patient's occlusal plane. The position of the patient's head and their teeth are crit...

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IPC IPC(8): A61C19/00
CPCG03B42/042A61B6/145
Inventor MAH, JAMES
Owner MAH JAMES
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